plural of estover

(law, history) An estover, an allowance made from an estate for a person's support. / (law, history) An allowance or alimony granted to a divorced woman, taken from the husband's estate for her support.

(archaic, law, history) An allowance provided from an estate for a person's support; an allowance of wood for repairs, firewood and fencing. / (law, history) Estovers.